Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Sharon Hill, PA.

Salary starting at $140,000

Location: 800 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill, PA 19079

Position Details

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health services to individuals. The PMHNP conducts evaluations and provides clinical interventions in a manner consistent with the philosophy, mission, and vision of the organization. This role works collaboratively with the outpatient team to provide exceptional care to those served.

Duties include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments to determine the patient's treatment needs.
• Collaborate with the psychiatrist to develop and implement medication treatment in outpatient setting.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed; monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, making adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate care and treatment modalities with team and external providers as needed.
• Educate patients and their families about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes using the electronic health records system ensuring compliance with documentation standards and legal regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including peer reviews and clinical audits.
• Stay current with the latest evidence-based practices in behavioral health
• Adhere to the Merakey policies and procedures, comply with code of conduct, and participate in regular supervision and development

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

• Certified Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP with prescriptive authority
• Master's degree in nursing with a focus on psychiatric-mental health. Licensed in State of Pennsylvania
• Experience with integrated health preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention and outpatient treatment settings is preferred.
• Valid Child Abuse, State, Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.